Deadly Mediterranean storm Daniel triggers severe rain and floods in Libya

2,000 people are feared dead and thousands of others are reported missing

Last updated: September 13, 2023 | 12:34

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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Mediterranean storm Daniel has caused devastating floods in Libya, sweeping away entire neighbourhoods and leaving areas of farmland under water in multiple coastal towns in the east of the North African nation.

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Muddied seawaters caused by heavy flooding are visible off the coast of the city of Derna, Libya.

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A seaside road is collapsed after heavy flooding in Derna, Libya.

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People stand in a damaged road as a powerful storm and heavy rainfall flooded hit Shahhat city, Libya,

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Destroyed vehicles and damaged buildings in the eastern city of Derna, about 290 kilometres east of Benghazi, in the wake of the Mediterranean storm 'Daniel'.

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An overturned vehicle by a building in the eastern city of Derna.

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Destroyed vehicles and damaged buildings in the eastern city of Derna.

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Many settlements, vehicles and workplaces have been damaged after floods caused by heavy rains hit the region in Misrata, Libya.

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Flooded road in Libya after storm Daniel.

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People inspecting damage in a flooded area in the eastern city of Derna.

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